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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.96, 3,670.52 and 803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.96, 3,670.52 and 803.48 is: 1,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.96 : 3,670.52 = 803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.96/3,670.52 = 803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.96x = 3,670.52 × 803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.96x = 2,949,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,189.41/2,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.25

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